LSA - Licensed Social Worker Associate Professional Values and Ethics Questions and Answers

Question 1

A social worker in a community health center is working with a client who has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness.
The client expresses a desire to connect with others who share a similar diagnosis.
Which of the following actions BEST aligns with the social work value of 'Importance of Human Relationships'?

Accepted Answer

Referring the client to a professionally-led support group.

Answer

Providing the client with pamphlets about the illness.

Answer

Advising the client to focus on their medical treatment plan.

Answer

Sharing stories of other clients who have the same illness.

Question 2

An LSA is providing case management services to a family. During a home visit, the LSA notices that the 10-year-old child has several unexplained bruises. When asked, the parents become defensive. The LSA feels a conflict between maintaining a trusting relationship with the parents and ensuring the child's safety. According to the NASW Code of Ethics, which responsibility takes precedence?

Accepted Answer

The professional duty to report suspected child abuse.

Answer

The responsibility to the employing agency's policies.

Answer

The commitment to the clients' right to self-determination.

Answer

The goal of preserving the family unit.

Question 3

Which of the following is a core value of the social work profession, as identified by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)?

Accepted Answer

Social Justice

Answer

Financial Independence

Answer

Authoritative Intervention

Answer

Emotional Detachment

Question 4

A social worker learns that a colleague in their agency consistently fails to document their client sessions, leaving significant gaps in client records. According to the ethical responsibilities to colleagues, what is the MOST appropriate first step for the social worker to take?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the concerns directly and privately with the colleague.

Answer

Report the colleague directly to the state licensing board.

Answer

Inform the clients that their records are incomplete.

Answer

Ignore the situation to avoid creating conflict in the workplace.

Question 5

An LSA is assigned to work with a client whose religious beliefs are in direct opposition to the LSA's personal values. The LSA feels they cannot be objective in this case. To practice with integrity, the LSA should:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision and consider transferring the client to another professional.

Answer

Attempt to persuade the client to reconsider their beliefs.

Answer

Provide services but avoid discussing any topics related to values.

Answer

Continue working with the client to overcome their personal bias.

Question 6

The ethical principle of 'Competence' requires a social worker to:

Accepted Answer

Practice only within their areas of expertise and continually develop their skills.

Answer

Guarantee positive outcomes for every client.

Answer

Have a personal history with the issues their clients are facing.

Answer

Share their personal opinions to build rapport with clients.